Gardiner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 14-6 to the Leavitt Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gardiner of the 9-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Jake Farnham made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gavin White, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Leavitt's side, Colten Taylor made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Taylor has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Taylor was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Will Keach was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Jace Negley was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Gardiner's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Leavitt, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gardiner will take on Cony at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Cony has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Leavitt, they will head out on the road to face off against Nokomis at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Leavitt will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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